Academics

Are Honors Classes Always The Answer? Course Selections at HW

Written by: hwadmission • January 28, 2026

By Joshua ’28 The stereotype that “colleges like when you take honors classes” is a prevalent driving factor in HW’s spring...

Written by: hwadmission • January 21, 2026

By Bella ’30 When I first started at Harvard-Westlake in 7th grade, the academics felt approachable. Seventh grade eased students...

Written by: hwadmission • January 6, 2026

By Bella ’29 This year, the Harvard-Westlake middle school campus (grades 7-9) introduced a new eight-day rotational cycle designed...

Written by: hwadmission • January 6, 2026

By Whitney ’31 Harvard-Westlake has been an amazing school to me. Something that has made my experience at HW very special is how...

Written by: hwadmission • December 17, 2025

By Alice ’30 Classes at Harvard-Westlake are very versatile and can change what you want to do later on. It is very important to...

Written by: hwadmission • December 16, 2025

By Michelle ’31 When I first joined the Harvard-Westlake robotics program, I was intimidated and didn’t really know where to start....

Written by: hwadmission • November 3, 2025

By Isla ’29 Harvard-Westlake is a great place. It allows you to try so many new things and truly discover your passions as both a...

Written by: hwadmission • January 23, 2025

By Kirana ’28 An essential part of every student’s school experience is the famed field trip. In addition to a classwide trip,...

Written by: hwadmission • December 9, 2024

By Sabrina ’26 Harvard-Westlake has incredible academics not just for their challenge, but because that challenge teaches you about...

Written by: hwadmission • December 2, 2024

By Gabriel ‘28 When I first applied to Harvard-Westlake, the notion of academic support was unheard of to me. I did not like asking a lot...